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This unsigned print was published by Johann Schöffer (lived approximately 1468-1531) as part of a collection of illustrations inspired by ancient Roman history. In...

Diodorus Siculus

July 29, 2026

The Last Days of Pompeii, Frédéric-Henri Schopin (1804-1880)

July 22, 2026

Who Destroyed the Library of Alexandria?

July 16, 2026

Hera Hiding During The Battle Of The Gods And Giants, Attributed To Govert Flinck (c. 1643) After Carel Fabritius (1622 – 1654)

July 16, 2026

Medieval

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The Tale Of Saint-King Olaf’s Miraculous, Flameproof Hair

thehistorianshut - July 29, 2026

Olaf Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, was a former Viking and mercenary who returned home to seize the throne of Norway around 1015....

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Who Destroyed the Library of Alexandria?

thehistorianshut - July 16, 2026

A Ship Of Theseus Discussing the destruction of the Library of Alexandria is a bit like debating the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. Just as...

Balthild: The Anglo-Saxon Queen of the Franks

July 1, 2026

The Opportunistic Italian Rebellion Against The Newly Crowned And Besieged Emperor Leo III Of Constantinople

June 24, 2026

The Raucous Rise Of Emperor Leo III

June 10, 2026

Saint Eligius, By An Unknown 18th Century Artist

June 3, 2026

Colonial & Modern

Biography

Thomas Godfrey And His Controversial Prince of Parthia—The First Play Written And Performed In America

thehistorianshut - July 22, 2026

Thomas Godfrey’s Prince of Parthia has a complicated legacy. It is credited as being the first theatrical play written and performed by Americans. Yet,...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

July 22, 2026

Søren Kierkegaard

July 7, 2026

Telemachus And Eucharis, By Raymond Auguste Quinsac Monvoisin (c. 1790-1870)

July 1, 2026

(Video) The Wild Historical Tale Of Joshua A. Norton—Emperor Of The United States And Protector Of Mexico

June 18, 2026

History Pictures

History Pics

Horatii And Curiatii Print Published By Johann Schöffer (approximately 1468-1531)

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The Last Days of Pompeii, Frédéric-Henri Schopin (1804-1880)

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Hera Hiding During The Battle Of The Gods And Giants, Attributed To Govert Flinck (c. 1643) After Carel Fabritius (1622 – 1654)

Daily Life

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Pliny the Younger’s Perfectly Round, Sacred Lake With Floating Cows

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Aristotle On Being Kind To Foreigners

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Aristotle’s Views On Carthaginian Social Programs

YouTube

(Video) The Absolute Cheesiest Tale About Charlemagne

War

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Who Destroyed the Library of Alexandria?

History Pics

The Battle of Zama, By The Anghiari Master (15th century)

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The Opportunistic Italian Rebellion Against The Newly Crowned And Besieged Emperor Leo III Of Constantinople

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Abduction Of The Sabine Women, By An Unknown 16th Or 17th Century Artist

Mythology & Folklore

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Hera Hiding During The Battle Of The Gods And Giants, Attributed To Govert Flinck (c. 1643) After Carel Fabritius (1622 – 1654)

thehistorianshut - July 16, 2026

Govert Flinck (1615-1660) is attributed with painting this darkly-colored copy of an earlier artwork by Carel Fabritius (1622-1654). Both the original and the copy...